By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I didn’t know what to expect going in to see this film but I usually just try to keep an open mind and take everything at face value. This film is the story of Steve Jobs’ ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered… Continue reading Review: JOBS
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Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) I really didn’t know what to expect from this film but my movie buddies told me it was getting great reviews on the east coast. A hard-partying high school senior’s philosophy on life changes when he meets the not-so-typical “nice girl” (IMDB).
Review: KICK-ASS 2
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 2 (Out of 5 Reels) I hoped the latest installment of Kick-Ass would be as good if not better than the first but alas, we don’t always get what we want. The costumed high-school hero Kick-Ass joins with a group of normal citizens who have been inspired to fight crime in… Continue reading Review: KICK-ASS 2
Review: AUSTENLAND
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Let me start by saying that I am an absolute and complete fan of all that is Jane Austen. So, it is not surprising that I was very much looking forward to seeing this film. Obsessed with the BBC production of “Pride and Prejudice”, a woman travels… Continue reading Review: AUSTENLAND
Review: KICK-ASS 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The path to heroism is not always the same for all versions of this archetype. In Kick-Ass, Dave Lizewski (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) dreams of becoming a costumed hero like the kind he reads about in comics. When he attempts to emulate these characters, he mostly ends up… Continue reading Review: KICK-ASS 2
Review: JOBS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For those worried or concerned about Ashton Kutcher’s performance as the technology “i-con” Steve Jobs, fear not. Kutcher knocks it out of the park, perfectly capturing his manner of speaking, body language and unusual gait. Jobs’ charisma and passion for his products is perfectly recreated. In… Continue reading Review: JOBS
Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Spectacular Now is an interesting title. The film actually never makes a spectacle of reality-based teenage drama. The scenarios in the story have an earthy and honest quality to them as do the characters. Adapting the novel by Tim Tharp, director James Ponsoldt and writers… Continue reading Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
Review: THE BUTLER
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ It is easy to love a film, in spite of a sometimes heavy handed director, if for nothing more than an exceptional cast. Scripted by Danny Strong, Lee Daniels’ civil rights era film meanders perhaps a bit too much in places, but because of the talents of Forest Whitaker and… Continue reading Review: THE BUTLER
Review: PLANES
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) I was expecting this film to be as cute and adorable as the Cars films. Dusty is a crop dusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and… Continue reading Review: PLANES
Review: ELYSIUM
by Renee’ Collins Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) I went into this film with no expectations because the trailer did not reveal too much about the plotline. But, since I am a science fiction junkie I thought I would give it a chance. Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on… Continue reading Review: ELYSIUM